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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Ginger And Sesame


List of Ingredients





4 large sweet potatoes, about 3 1/2 lbs (1.75 kg), peeled, cut into 1
1/2-inch cubes
1/4 to 1/3 cup orange juice
3 tbsp finely chopped crystallized ginger, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tbsp dry sherry
1 tsp dark sesame oil
Salt to taste
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds



Recipe



Toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3
minutes, stirring frequently. Add more orange juice if sweet potatoes seem
dry.

Steam sweet potatoes over boiling water 18 minutes or until tender. Mash or
put through food mill. Add orange juice, ginger, butter, sherry, sesame oil
and salt to taste.

If making ahead, cool completely and refrigerate, covered, overnight. Return
to room temperature, then reheat in buttered baking dish at 350F for 20 to
25 minutes or until hot in centre.

Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with slivered crystallized
ginger.

Makes 6 servings.